INSIGNIA - region free firmware - Page 16 - Blu-ray Forum

KFelon · 03-18-2012, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mstoelk

Im confused, if you use the firmware to go region free, but then need to update firmware for newer movies, can't you update it, watch the movie, then roll back to the region free firmware after, or can you only roll back once and then you're done? I know it might be bothersome to go back and forth every once and awhile, but will it work, or is it strictly one and done?

Flashing back and forth you run the risk of either a bad flash and ruining the player, or a future update possibly disabling the ability to re-load an older firmware.

I only use my NS-BRDVD4 in the living room to play Blurays, I do not have mine hooked up to my network for Netflix or anything. That way I can avoid upgrading it or someone else accidentally upgrading it.

Also with the last firmware released that allowed the regions to be changed, I've never had any issues playing any movies or extras on the actual Blu-ray disc. (Except Ponyo which you could get past by choosing a chapter instead of play movie from the main menu.) Bd Live content I don't use.

If you really want a player you can use the latest firmware, you should get a second bluray player and use your Insignia for only region locked discs.

mstoelk · 03-18-2012, 03:42 AM

Thanks KFelon, I appreciate the insight!

EPlay · 03-19-2012, 06:34 PM

I picked up my 2nd refurb NS-BRDVD4 about 10 days ago but haven't had too much time with it yet. I did watch a couple of DVDs (not available on Blu), which played fine.

As I had mentioned before, this one had the region-free ability out of the box (manufactured August 2010) so I had not changed the firmware. However, I tried to play "Martha Marcy May Marlene" (20th Century Fox) on Blu last night and the disc would not play. It would give me the menu but not respond to play. It did play in my other NS-BRDVD4. So I did the same firmware change and was able to play it -- I guess the original firmware was way too old to be compatible with this new disc. The machine response somehow felt a little jerkier and noisier than my 1st machine, so I will continue to test it out before considering it a keeper.

jamesy · 03-21-2012, 06:03 AM

ok, my player went poof, just one giant green screen displayed. the wifi could never work either. I prob just had a bad one, but they are sold out now and I'm kinda over it lol. I bought a new higher end iPad, so I'm broke anyway.

blogan · 03-21-2012, 02:37 PM

Just got my NS-WBRDVD2 from BestBuy.com because of this thread. Everything worked like a charm.

Thanks to the DetroitSquirreL.

madlost1 · 03-22-2012, 12:00 AM

Just got my player in today works fine thanks for the thread SquirreL.

1 question tho do I have to enter the code every time I restart the player or will the Config option always be there? Sorry if it's already been asked.

Decepticon07 · 03-22-2012, 12:41 AM

Hooked up the NS-BRDVD4 today. Installed firmware, works like a champ with Region B discs. My remote even works. The unit looked brand new. I might buy a second as a backup so I don't have to overspend on an Oppo or Pioneer. Thanks SquirelL, you are the man!

secretsquirrel · 03-22-2012, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madlost1

Just got my player in today works fine thanks for the thread SquirreL.

No problem.

jla135 · 03-22-2012, 02:02 PM

Since this is my first time ordering with Best Buy online, I hope this isn't common. Anyways, there is a delay with my order. Even though I ordered the item last week with a estimate pick up date of today, they just shipped the item out today and alerted me of the delay and look for the next email within the next couple of day.

antimatter · 03-22-2012, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madlost1

Just got my player in today works fine thanks for the thread SquirreL.

1 question tho do I have to enter the code every time I restart the player or will the Config option always be there? Sorry if it's already been asked.

You have to re-enter it when you turn it back on each time.

DetroitSquirreL · 03-22-2012, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madlost1

Just got my player in today works fine thanks for the thread SquirreL.

1 question tho do I have to enter the code every time I restart the player or will the Config option always be there? Sorry if it's already been asked.

Cheers mate (I see someone already answered your second part)

DetroitSquirreL · 03-22-2012, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by secretsquirrel

No problem.

I think it was directed to me chap

DetroitSquirreL · 03-22-2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jla135

Since this is my first time ordering with Best Buy online, I hope this isn't common. Anyways, there is a delay with my order. Even though I ordered the item last week with a estimate pick up date of today, they just shipped the item out today and alerted me of the delay and look for the next email within the next couple of day.

Keep in mind, these are refurbished players. They might not warehouse them at their normal shipping place all the time. But if they haven't canceled your order I say your still good to go. Maybe give customer service a ring

jla135 · 03-22-2012, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSquirreL

Keep in mind, these are refurbished players. They might not warehouse them at their normal shipping place all the time. But if they haven't canceled your order I say your still good to go. Maybe give customer service a ring

I'm not too worried, but I did give them a call. Supposedly the estimate pick up date is now tomorrow. I'm taking that with a grain of salt and will be looking for that email sometime next week. Still excited though.

EPlay · 03-22-2012, 07:19 PM

Mine had a little delay in pickup -- only a day or two, though. I'm sure you're fine.

jla135 · 03-22-2012, 10:24 PM

Well if that's the case maybe I will be picking it up tomorrow.

concisa · 03-23-2012, 06:34 PM

Is there a way to make the BDT320 region free?

Thanks

antimatter · 03-23-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by concisa

Is there a way to make the BDT320 region free?

Thanks

There probably is and if not soon will be a way as it is a new player from this year. Althought It is not a firmware update provided by Panasonic. There are ppl who claim to be panasonic enthusists that are trying to better panasonic items in the after market. You have fill out some sort of application and then "donate" (pay 'em) for the software to download. They do not guarentee it to work. I'm sure it probably does but I was not willing to take the risk of turning my BD player into a paper weight.
Also if the player is not equiped with a PAL coverter chip inside it will not always play region B/2 stuff. Not to mention the 1080/60 standard region A coding as some region B discs are encoded with 1080/50. Not sure but I think that is what the chip converts aswell as dvd format Pal-Europe and NTSC-US

Blu Titan · 03-23-2012, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Decepticon07

Hooked up the NS-BRDVD4 today. Installed firmware, works like a champ with Region B discs. My remote even works. The unit looked brand new. I might buy a second as a backup so I don't have to overspend on an Oppo or Pioneer. Thanks SquirelL, you are the man!

I will be setting up mine today. The unit I received looks mint

.

concisa · 03-23-2012, 07:07 PM

Thank you very much for your reply.

The NTSC x PAL would not be an issue for me, I believe.

I remember from the olden days a site that had for several DVD player brands ways to make them region free by means of a combination of clicks on their remote controls. Isn't there anything similar fr BluRay players?

Side comment...in this day an age of download contents I don't see the point of making discs as well as players region-specific.

Thanks again.

03-21-2012, 06:03 AM	#304
jamesy New Member Member since:Mar 2012	wbrdvd2 ok, my player went poof, just one giant green screen displayed. the wifi could never work either. I prob just had a bad one, but they are sold out now and I'm kinda over it lol. I bought a new higher end iPad, so I'm broke anyway.

03-22-2012, 12:00 AM	#306
madlost1 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Hazle Township, PA Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:747 DVD collection:30 PS3 collection:84 Trading Score:27	Just got my player in today works fine thanks for the thread SquirreL. 1 question tho do I have to enter the code every time I restart the player or will the Config option always be there? Sorry if it's already been asked. Marty: Statistical fact: Cops will never pull over a man with a huge bong in his car. Why? They fear this man. They know he sees further than they and he will bind them with ancient logics. The Cabin in the Woods (2011) Last edited by madlost1; 03-22-2012 at 12:05 AM.

03-23-2012, 06:34 PM	#317
concisa New Member Member since:Mar 2012	Panasonic dmp-bdt320 Is there a way to make the BDT320 region free? Thanks

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03-18-2012, 03:42 AM	#302
mstoelk Junior Member Member since:Dec 2011	Thanks KFelon, I appreciate the insight!

03-19-2012, 06:34 PM	#303
EPlay Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:1214 Trading Score:41	I picked up my 2nd refurb NS-BRDVD4 about 10 days ago but haven't had too much time with it yet. I did watch a couple of DVDs (not available on Blu), which played fine. As I had mentioned before, this one had the region-free ability out of the box (manufactured August 2010) so I had not changed the firmware. However, I tried to play "Martha Marcy May Marlene" (20th Century Fox) on Blu last night and the disc would not play. It would give me the menu but not respond to play. It did play in my other NS-BRDVD4. So I did the same firmware change and was able to play it -- I guess the original firmware was way too old to be compatible with this new disc. The machine response somehow felt a little jerkier and noisier than my 1st machine, so I will continue to test it out before considering it a keeper.

03-21-2012, 02:37 PM	#305
blogan New Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Pacifica, CA Blu-ray collection:877 DVD collection:38 Trading Score:2	Just got my NS-WBRDVD2 from BestBuy.com because of this thread. Everything worked like a charm. Thanks to the DetroitSquirreL.

03-22-2012, 12:41 AM	#307
Decepticon07 Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Charleston, SC Home Theater Gallery:1	Hooked up the NS-BRDVD4 today. Installed firmware, works like a champ with Region B discs. My remote even works. The unit looked brand new. I might buy a second as a backup so I don't have to overspend on an Oppo or Pioneer. Thanks SquirelL, you are the man!

03-22-2012, 02:02 PM	#309
jla135 Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:United States Blu-ray reviews:4	Since this is my first time ordering with Best Buy online, I hope this isn't common. Anyways, there is a delay with my order. Even though I ordered the item last week with a estimate pick up date of today, they just shipped the item out today and alerted me of the delay and look for the next email within the next couple of day.

03-22-2012, 07:19 PM	#315
EPlay Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Hawaii Blu-ray collection:1214 Trading Score:41	Mine had a little delay in pickup -- only a day or two, though. I'm sure you're fine.

03-22-2012, 10:24 PM	#316
jla135 Active Member Member since:Jan 2012 Location:United States Blu-ray reviews:4	Well if that's the case maybe I will be picking it up tomorrow.

03-23-2012, 07:07 PM	#320
concisa New Member Member since:Mar 2012	Thank you very much for your reply. The NTSC x PAL would not be an issue for me, I believe. I remember from the olden days a site that had for several DVD player brands ways to make them region free by means of a combination of clicks on their remote controls. Isn't there anything similar fr BluRay players? Side comment...in this day an age of download contents I don't see the point of making discs as well as players region-specific. Thanks again.